Home / New ZealandWoman critical after South Auckland shootingNZ Herald16 Jun, 2012 07:00 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPolice were called to a house in Manukau. Photo / Getty ImagesPolice were called to a house in Manukau. Photo / Getty ImagesA 60-year-old woman requires surgery to have a bullet removed from her skull after she was shot in the head early this morning.Police were called to a house in Druces Road, Manukau, after reports of a shooting at 1.30am. A 60-year-old man appeared in Manukau District Court this morning charged with assault. Police said more serious charges were likely. A police spokesman said the victim was taken to hospital where a CT scan revealed that there was a bullet lodged in her head.Her condition is described as critical.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."Police have located a firearm and a shell casing. An area canvas has been completed and witnesses interviewed. No other person is being sought in relation to this incident."Police enquiries will continue over the weekend."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandMan accused of sexual offending spreading misinformation, police say06 May 06:56 PMNew ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, May 7, 2026Watch06 May 06:53 PMNew ZealandMetService morning weather update: May 7Watch06 May 06:25 PMSponsoredFuture of wealth in NZ: A conversation with ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt03 May 11:20 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
